#2679: Hot and Cold
Oct 3, 2026 · 34m
Summary
Click and Clack diagnose a 1996 Jetta with a clogged AC drain causing interior water damage and mold, advising the owner to clean the evaporator and treat the carpet. They also check in with Dinesh, a caller who survived a grueling 180-mile walk through Death Valley, and answer questions about using an ATV for sled dog exercise in Alaska and fixing a wet-belt slip issue on a Chevy Cavalier.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Funny signs and show welcome
AC leak and mold in a 96 Jetta
Where Are They Now: Dinesh's Death Valley walk
Puzzler: Summer Sabbatical
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Famous Last Words and mail call
Sled dogs pulling an ATV in Kotzebue
Reflections on living in Alaska
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Rant: Passing on the right
Serpentine belt slipping in water
Ford F-150 sputtering and vapor lock
Credits and sign-off
Sponsors: Total Wine, HomeServe
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